Hermitage Huisies, Hermitage South Lane S2, 6740 Swellendam, South Africa
#11 of 31 Holiday rentals in Swellendam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 146 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Deon
GermanyShould have stayed longer! I guess 1 small thing would have been good to know. I booked 3 cottages, 2 were next to each other, however the 3rd was a little way off and felt a bit excluded. Would I have known this I might have opted to pay extra for the bigger cottage which was closer to the other 2.
Stunning location, wish we stayed longer to enjoy the scenery and what Swellendam has to offer. The rooms were clean (very important for me any my family), the location is unbeatable and the host's friendliness was unsurpassed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBeautiful location. Picturesque cottage and the hot tub is a must. We had a great time in the pool, at the playground and feeding the animals. Great host - couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely be back and I’d wholeheartedly recommend a stay here - it won’t disappoint
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jula
GermanySuch a beautiful place out in the nature. We went for a sunny swim in the morning. Everything was decorated nicely and was so clean!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Laurha
Netherlandslocation was stunning. Loved the farm feeling and the cute little cottage. Also loved the pool with the view on the mountains and the owner was lovely and very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Stephen
ChinaThe locks on the front door was not really good and even hard to open.
It was a very traditional cottage and well decorated. Lots of little efforts, like the fresh flowers on the bedside table, that was very thoughtful. The hot tub was especially great although we had to pay a bit extra for it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Melanie
BelgiumCommunication and house rules felt a bit intense.
Great little cottage in wonderful surroundings. Very well-equipped kitchen!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Battykl
ZambiaThe cottage got very hot during our mid-summer visit. The fan was helpful but obviously not during load shedding, and opening windows let a lot of insects inside. Perhaps providing a solar fan or mesh at the windows might make it more comfortable in summer.
Gorgeous location, beautiful and tasteful cottage, well-equipped for self-catering, very friendly and helpful owner. I loved cooling off in the pool, and the log burner looked like it would make for a cozy cottage in winter.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Marcelle
South AfricaThings not controllable ie. Insects, mosquitoes
Awesome venue, value for money and amazing mountain views
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Oceane
South AfricaOnly inconvenience that is hard to avoid were the mosquitoes and flies relentlessly prowling the night :/ But what can one do....
The location was absolutely formidable at the foothill of Marloth Reserve. The facilities and host's attention to detail and responsiveness were great too. The cottage was cosy, clean, with so many appreciated little details. Overall a wonderful place to stay with lots to do around! Bonus points for the cute animals on the farm to give cuddles to!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Arrand
South AfricaWell positioned and v clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Ivy
NetherlandsWe broke both of the wine glasses while cleaning them carefully, please provide more solid / sturdy ones as these ones were made of very thin glass :)
Amazing views from the secluded river cottage. Great animals, Sammy (our one year old) loved them. Nice lovable hosts. Great place to stay in the beautiful Swellendam! Especially liked the wood fired hot tub in our private garden.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Nadia
South AfricaRelaxing and great for kids wanting to swim, play and explore.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Van
South AfricaLovely stay! Slept like babies!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Johan
South AfricaAll were good and a relaxing atmosphere.
If you looking to relax with no city huzzle and buzzle, this is the place to let your soul rest.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Samantha
South AfricaLocation was amazing!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Raymond
South AfricaNone
The nature and peace
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Megan
South AfricaHad everything.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Naude
South AfricaNeed more work space in the kitchen.
The setting was incredibly beautiful. Mountain views, horses and donkeys on site that are noticeably happy and loved.. Pristine swimming pool with an amazing view. Premises accessible clean and cosy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Paula
South AfricaWe really loved everything!!!!
WOW!!! We had a super stay. We loved the privacy of Rose Cottage. We loved the pool!!!!! The braai area at the pool was fantastic. We braaied on the Saturday evening there. Such a charming , well equipped house with a lovely bathroom and shower.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
David
South AfricaI would have preferred to pay after I get there and I am able to see what I am getting, as there are too many scams. I paid the deposit, but as I was paying via EFT I was pushed to pay the rest on the day day of arrival, but before we got to there.
The accommodation was cosy and had everything we needed, like Wifi, board games, movies for the kids and mosquito spray. Although the kitchen was tiny I was impressed with the thought that went into the utensils, including sharp knives a peel and can opener. The braai had a decent braai grid and tongs for the wood. The swimming pool was clean. Overall the owner tries to ensure that the guests enjoy there stay I would love to stay there again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Jacob_1963
NetherlandsSomething to prepare for : payment only cash. Not a big deal, but when you are en route without network connex, you may not receive the instructions/message from the owner so you may miss the cash-notification.
Refurbished yet still authentic cottage with all amenities and both a great location and splendid view.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Maurice
United Arab Emiratesnothing serious. but since there is no fly net setup on the windows, which brought a ton of flies in the evening. A message to guests to be mindful could be helpful.
Great location we found on our way back to Cape Town, we found this place to be perfect for us as it is quite and clean with the farm charm. Enjoyed seeing animals (Horses, sheep, donkeys, & dogs) and a berry/jam/liqueur farm and tasting room nearby. Stargazing at night was a wonderful experience.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Emile
ThailandPeaceful, quiet, beautiful and comfortable! Loved it I wish I could stay forever ❤️❤️
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Viia
South AfricaCan't say a bad thing about this place.
Check-in was easy and the cottage was super clean. It was stocked with essentials (teas, coffees, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil) and had everything we needed. There was enough wood for the grill/braai and extra bags too. We also had the hot tub which was fantastic. The host was friendly and responded quickly to any questions. The scenery was amazing and there were nature sounds all around. The farm dogs were respectful of my cats and kept their distance when the cats were on their leashed walks.
Stayed in September 2023
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